Are You Man Enough to Drive a Pink Nash Metropolitan?

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Pink Nash metropolitan for sale
If you’re reading this site, you’ve probably come around to the idea of a Miata as an acceptable man’s car. In fact, on the whole, we’re cool with little cars. But dude…that’s a lot of pink.

Pink Nash Metropolitan for sale

Were we simply talking about an excellent-condition pink Nash Metropolitan, you’d have a great case for a cute girl car. Maybe an old lady. It’s the upgrades the complicate things: the Weber carb, 4-wheel discs from a Midget and a 3.90:1 rearend suggest this little strawberry shortcake might embarrass the occasional V6 Mustang (up to about 18 mph). If not, there’s always forced induction or any number of motorcycle powerplants to take advantage of…
Pink Nash Metropolitan for salePink Nash Metropolitan for sale
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61 responses to “Are You Man Enough to Drive a Pink Nash Metropolitan?”

  1. jeremy![™] Avatar
    jeremy![™]

    sure i am. i just have no like for the metro…

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    1. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
      BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

      Is this anyhow related with NSU?

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      1. jeremy![™] Avatar
        jeremy![™]

        nash metropolitan? no more then a saab is related to a spyker.. oh wait.
        a gm is to a daewoo…
        but no, no it is not.

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        1. Slow Joe Crow Avatar
          Slow Joe Crow

          The Metropolitan was built by Austin and sold as an Austin in the UK and Europe.

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    2. jjd241 Avatar
      jjd241

      Damned STRAIGHT! I’d put on a skirt for that cutie any day!

      Reply
  2. Bret Avatar
    Bret

    Sure. It's innate coolness transcends its homo-esque color.
    I'd make it a real sleeper though, if for no other reason than to emasculate the guys who are not man to drive this certain attention magnet.

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  3. JeepyJayhawk Avatar
    JeepyJayhawk

    needs more V8.

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Busa V8.
      Oh god, that would be incredible.

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      1. JeepyJayhawk Avatar
        JeepyJayhawk

        yes, yes it would be.
        Obligitory PAH!

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        1. Age_of_Aerostar Avatar
          Age_of_Aerostar

          I'm glad to see that "PAH!" lives on in force.

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        2. FЯeeMan Avatar
          FЯeeMan

          May the PAH! be with you.

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    2. SVT2888 Avatar
      SVT2888

      Needs more V8 you say?!
      How's this?! http://cncpics.com/d/44732-4/CnC080308+1034.JPG

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  4. Sparky_Pete Avatar
    Sparky_Pete

    Finally! A way to put my "evil-clown" getup to good use.

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  5. Seth L Avatar
    Seth L

    In a heartbeat.
    I'd like to see a Nash Metropolitan vs. Nissan Figaro comparison.

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    1. Maymar Avatar
      Maymar

      The Figaro is supported by musicians such as John Paul Jones (or, well, probably at least one member of Them Crooked Vultures) and Eric Clapton. The Metropolitan has been owned by musicians such as Weird Al and Phil Collins. Completely irrelevant argument? Probably, but I'm okay with that.

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  6. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
    FuzzyPlushroom

    It's a motorcycle engine away from being invited into my garage.
    And it'd actually fit into my second garage bay, which has a support beam smack in the middle.
    Good times.

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    1. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
      BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

      It will fit in the Volvo's trunk.

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    2. CEMan Avatar
      CEMan

      I was thinking Hyabusa myself.
      I saw a convertible Met in Tybee Island GA last weekend.
      Way Sweet

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  7. P161911 Avatar
    P161911

    I wonder if that is a factory color.

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Might be.
      My understanding of the 50s was that pink, aquamarine and black were the only colors available.

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    2. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
      FuzzyPlushroom

      I've seen a lot of photos of pink Metropolitans – both the one-colour '54-55 and the two-tone, slightly-less-bathtublike '56-62. I assume it was a factory option.

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  8. BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ Avatar
    BЯдΖǐL-ЯЄРΘЯΤЄЯ

    Probably works as good as P*ssy Magnet Yellow, at least you'll be seen.

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    1. Han_Solex Avatar
      Han_Solex

      I think this may reverse the polarity of said magnet.

      Reply
  9. Robert Emslie Avatar
    Robert Emslie

    Ha! When we married, my wife one of those. It was red and white however. This one needs the Weber stripped off and the original Zenith put back. Those MG 3-main engines are pretty bullet-proof as long as you don't rev the shit out of them.

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  10. lilwillie Avatar
    lilwillie

    Hell ya. I'd love to have that little pink thing. My Dad sports a '61 Convertible. It's sleeping now, awaiting a rebuild, some unibody issues finally put it asleep.
    http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3184651

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  11. W. Kiernan Avatar
    W. Kiernan

    Not only would I drive it with pride, but I'd install little multi-tune horns that got "tootle-tootle-tootle" in cheery tones, and a machine that blows little soap bubbles that float in the air from under the rear bumper as it bops and boops down the road. And I'd wear a hat.

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    1. JeepyJayhawk Avatar
      JeepyJayhawk

      The hat would be a nice touch.

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  12. superbadd75 Avatar
    superbadd75

    It needs a chocolate brown interior. Then it would be a Neopolitan Metropolitan.

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      Despite having Admin privileges, the system limits me to one thumbs-up per comment. That's too bad.

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      1. Age_of_Aerostar Avatar
        Age_of_Aerostar

        Don't worry, I "thumbs-up'ed" it for ya…… now wait, who's gonna do it for me? I smell a Ponzi scheme!

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        1. FuzzyPlushroom Avatar
          FuzzyPlushroom

          Evidently someone did. And I did it for me.

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    2. muthalovin Avatar
      muthalovin

      You win the comments and are hereby awarded, all the internets I have. Good Job!

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      1. superbadd75 Avatar
        superbadd75

        That's freaking awesome, thank you for your internets. I promise I will do good with them.

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        1. CptSevere Avatar
          CptSevere

          I gave you one, too. Ah, you clever!

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          1. soo’pәr-bādd75 Avatar
            soo’pәr-bādd75

            Thanks to everyone for all the internets! I don't remember love like that over at [REDACTED]. You people rock the Casbah!

    3. skaycøg Avatar
      skaycøg

      That is the mostest awesomest comment EVER!

      Reply
  13. skitter Avatar
    skitter

    People say cars don't attract girls. I'm no girl, but I think this one would.

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    1. Novaload Avatar
      Novaload

      I think you would get guys and girls, so you could take your pick.

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  14. Deartháir Avatar
    Deartháir

    I absolutely would drive this, without one bit of concern for feeling secure in my masculinity.
    I must admit, however, that I can't help but think how awesome of a car this would be for Charles. And I don't even mean that in a stereotypical way. It's awesome, unique, novel, everyone loves it except Jeremy, slightly whimsical, even funny, but still demands a hell of a lot of respect. Just like Charles! Oh, and it's pink.

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    1. Tim Odell Avatar
      Tim Odell

      It'd be like a fruitier re-enactment of the Nelson Muntz Vs Tall Guy in a Little Car scene from The Simpsons.

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      1. Deartháir Avatar
        Deartháir

        "You just start marching, Mister! Nice boxers, by the way, I have the same pair."

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    2. engineerd Avatar
      engineerd

      I must say, I was thinking the same thing. Although, Charles is quite tall and may find the Metro a bit confining.

      Reply
  15. Smells_Homeless Avatar
    Smells_Homeless

    Drive it? Hell, I'd drive it in my kilt. With a claymore sticking out the window.

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    1. FЯeeMan Avatar
      FЯeeMan

      A land mine?

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      1. Smells_Homeless Avatar
        Smells_Homeless

        I was thinking more along the lines of the bigass sword (think Braveheart.) Oh the other hand, dangling a land mine out your window does say a certain something about your level of commitment.

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        1. engineerd Avatar
          engineerd

          I. Can't. Stop. Laughing.

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  16. Maymar Avatar
    Maymar

    I'd be entirely okay with driving a pink Metropolitan, although I'd be tempted to raid a Kei-car for parts to make it suck less.

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    1. P161911 Avatar
      P161911

      Actually you can raid the MG Racing department. From what I understand Spridget parts are bolt on, same drivetrain.

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      1. CptSevere Avatar
        CptSevere

        That valve cover does look familiar.

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  17. muthalovin Avatar
    muthalovin

    I SOOOOOOO wish I sold Mary Kay Cosmetics because this car right here would make me a small fortune. Selling cosmetics.

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  18. Han_Solex Avatar
    Han_Solex

    Forget that tasteless "Skittles" donk, this car would look killer rolling on 15"s with a Nesquick Strawberry theme! http://www.nesquik.com/adults/products/nesquikrea…

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  19. name_too_long Avatar
    name_too_long

    You better believe I'd rock that, I'd even get a little yappy dog to go in the passenger seat.
    Cute puppy + Cute car = chick magnet / instant conversation starter.

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  20. vwminispeedster Avatar
    vwminispeedster

    As a 6'4" tall dude I would prodly rock this thing. Too bad my aunt has the coolest license plate for one of these: NASHCAN. Maybe I'd get it backwards NACHSAN.

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  21. CeRuLeaNBLu Avatar
    CeRuLeaNBLu

    Yes I would own that, but with a few modifications. I saw a tubbed and caged one at the local Hardee's but as my camara phone's plastic outer lens met with the hot cherry of a cigarette recently I was unable to get a non-blurry photo. It's definitely a conversation starter and head turner!

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  22. Novaload Avatar
    Novaload

    If PeeWee Herman drove a car, this would be it. It should have been parked in front of the Playhouse.
    The bad part about making it a super sleeper is that you would only get to con people once. Nobody's going to say, "Hey, is that the same mint condition pink Metropolitan that dusted me off last weekend? Nah, wait. I think the tag is different."

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    1. dragon951 Avatar
      dragon951

      Only if it was caught jacking off in a theater.

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  23. engineerd Avatar
    engineerd

    I would drive it. I'm secure enough in my masculinity to rock a midget car in '50s pink. Why not? Nobody else at the local cruise night is going to have one. Sure, it might get lost amongst the Shoebox Chevys and '70s muscle cars, but that's what the pink is for!

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  24. Jeremy Nimmo Avatar
    Jeremy Nimmo

    Ooooh yeah.. All it needs is some fabbed up pink Caddy fins.

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    offset rims for sale

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  26. Jan Blythe Avatar
    Jan Blythe

    I want this car!! Is it still for sale.

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